LPN Programs in District of Columbia

As the population continues to age in the Washington, D.C., area, more and more people will need routine healthcare to live active and healthy lifestyles. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) play a big role in preventative, emergency, and long-term healthcare for all people, including those of retirement age. LPN's provide cares in places as diverse as government facilities, hospitals, private nursing homes, state health clinics, just to name a few. District of Columbia LPNs earn around an hourly wage of $25.53 or annual salary of $53,100, which is roughly $9,070 more per year than national average.

The LPN industry can expected a similar average of growth between now and 2024 with 16% increase in job available compared to national statistics. This projects to roughly 80 new jobs due to growth and role replacement trends in the area.

LPN Salary in District of Columbia By Area

The table below lists career information obtained from the BLS for licensed practical nurses in District of Columbia. The table is sorted by total employment, with the largest metropolitan areas listed first.